Credit & Fraud Risk (CFR) teams play a critical role in protecting American Express, our customers, and our brand. Our teams leverage data, analytics, technology, and innovative risk management practices to identify, monitor, and mitigate credit and fraud risks across the customer lifecycle. We help shape innovative customer experiences and digital products by building intelligent, scalable, and data-driven risk capabilities. Apprentices will gain exposure to how analytics, technology, and product thinking come together to solve business problems and enable growth.
Join our 12-month paid apprenticeship program where you will have opportunities for development, networking, and engaging with our leaders and executives. An apprenticeship at American Express will give you the chance to influence and strengthen risk management capabilities across the organization.
This apprenticeship offers opportunities across multiple focus areas within Credit & Fraud Risk, including Data Stewardship, Strategy & Analytics, and Product
Responsibilities
Join the team and make an impact right away (Key Responsibilities):
Product & Business
Gain exposure to how Credit & Fraud Risk teams support business growth, customer experience, and risk management decisions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support product enhancements, business initiatives, and innovation opportunities.
Participate in activities across the product lifecycle, including discovery, testing, implementation, and performance monitoring.
Learn how data, technology, and business insights come together to solve real-world problems.
Data & Analytics
Support analytical and reporting activities to identify trends, patterns, and business insights.
Work with data and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
Gain exposure to data governance, data quality, and process improvement practices.
Qualifications
We have the know-how, technology, and global reach to make nearly any idea a reality. All that’s missing is you! Do you have?
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Passion for data, analytics, and risk management
Curious mindset with eagerness to learn and explore new ideas
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interpret data and derive meaningful insights
Knowledge of SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, or other analytical tools is preferred
Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), automation tools/techniques (RPA, ETL tools, Machine Learning etc.), data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau etc.) is preferred
Understanding of financial services, fraud risk, credit risk, or compliance concepts is a plus
Apprenticeship Duration
12 months